![portable-drying-rack-from-old-crib.png Portable drying rack from old crib](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DTEnxgVAppE/V2JBNyQ3OPI/AAAAAAABhtI/bzQHstZzgc8/portable-drying-rack-from-old-crib.png?imgmax=1600)
I’m so excited it is finally Summer! The kids are out of school and we’re able to slow down a little. It also means that this month’s Power Tool Challenge, is all about SUMMER as well.
![Power Tool Challenge Team Summer Themed Projects.jpg Power Tool Challenge Team Summer Themed Projects](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dYe9vJes3Jo/V2JFtgQ2MtI/AAAAAAABhto/X8EXZcJ8JV4/Power%252520Tool%252520Challenge%252520Team%252520Summer%252520Themed%252520Projects.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Frozen Treat Stand by My Love To Create
Red White And Blue Cornhole Game by Create And Babble
Drying Rack From Old Crib rail by The Kim Six Fix
Chair Spindle Wooden Garden Caddy by Interior Frugalista
Star Clothes Drying Rack by A Piece Of Rainbow
Farmhouse Bench Building Plans by Refresh Restyle
Vegetable Gathering Basket by Designs By Studio C
DIY Standing Towel Rack Tutorial by H2OBungalow
Reclaimed Wood Bookcase by Confessions of A Serial DIY’er
DIY Footstool by Virginia Sweet Pea
DIY Hose Hanger by My Repurposed Life
![old-crib-drop-side-upcycle.png Old crib drop side upcycle](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fBi8tTzR40I/V2JBFmo2TYI/AAAAAAABhsw/jLrsy4Wr2yk/old-crib-drop-side-upcycle.png?imgmax=1600)
I turned it into this pool side drying rack. A great place to hand towels, and suits and pool toys. Plus it folds up for easy storage.
![towel-dryer-next-to-pool.png Towel dryer next to pool](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jvwT1YSYXhc/V2JBS420Z6I/AAAAAAABhtY/BtEX9aw0KS0/towel-dryer-next-to-pool.png?imgmax=1600)
2- 1x2 furring strips
2 inch strap hinges (2)
Cording, rope, string or ribbon (I used nylon cording)
Paint (Mine was “Popcorn" by Martha Stewart)
Tools:
Saw (I used my miter saw)
Drill
Kreg Jig (I use the K4)
![crib-conversion-supply-list.png Crib conversion supply list](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2qhuf-Q41h0/V2JAVIA9gxI/AAAAAAABhr8/QzDtt84vwuk/crib-conversion-supply-list.png?imgmax=1600)
![fold-up-drying-rack-from-crib.png Fold up drying rack from crib](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q0v6_MKWPU0/V2JA_qYaDtI/AAAAAAABhsc/3OiY_RqQ5bk/fold-up-drying-rack-from-crib.png?imgmax=1600)
![kreg-jig-for-pocket-holes.png Kreg jig for pocket holes](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aZxmfvtalT8/V2JBCO4S5xI/AAAAAAABhso/5z8QdXCKSsw/kreg-jig-for-pocket-holes.png?imgmax=1600)
![cross-braces-on-drying-rack.png Cross braces on drying rack](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U67AW2iWfbc/V2JA6i_7KAI/AAAAAAABhsM/IxxAnZa4-_w/cross-braces-on-drying-rack.png?imgmax=1600)
![pocket-holes.png Pocket holes](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V9Jcw0KyFCo/V2JBIUUeEkI/AAAAAAABhs4/ok0iR6vxqaI/pocket-holes.png?imgmax=1600)
![stapling-rope-to-board.png Stapling rope to board](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BRTv7eyZsik/V2JBQvk7uPI/AAAAAAABhtQ/ckAMEPGuhPc/stapling-rope-to-board.png?imgmax=1600)
![Crib-into-clothes-drying-rack.png Crib into clothes drying rack](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aY60rMzcniM/V2JA2_doTdI/AAAAAAABhsE/UaDrMWxfuBk/Crib-into-clothes-drying-rack.png?imgmax=1600)
![drying-rack-from-crib-side.png Drying rack from crib side](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1o_DeucfxV8/V2JA9F5xP3I/AAAAAAABhsU/TN2g8V4WZqU/drying-rack-from-crib-side.png?imgmax=1600)
![Pool-side-towel-drying-rack-DIY.png Pool side towel drying rack DIY](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4F09KfyWvrM/V2JBLcAJ5UI/AAAAAAABhtA/XO5n2ufzENE/Pool-side-towel-drying-rack-DIY.png?imgmax=1600)